1996 Chevrolet C10 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 63%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,650miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Chevrolet C10, 63% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were driving on the highway about 65mph when it began to rain. I turned the wipers on and off several times but they would not respond. After a few minutes the rain intensified I tried the wipers again and they worked. I recently needed the wipers again and they failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10273479, filed 2009-06, 134,650 miles“Windshield wipers failed while driving in rain, without a serious problem. I had brosz repair look at them and the printed circuit module was bad, so a new replacement was bought and installed. While visiting your website, I see there was a recall on this year and model pickups. I contacted my dealer who says my pickup was not recalled. I think that, as the faulty part s now known to be faulty, Chevrolet should re-imburse me for the part($53.43), and the small labor bill($10).”
NHTSA complaint #723981, filed 2000-06“While driving and without warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, causing driver not to have a clear view. Dealer has been notified, and stated that despite a recall issued for wiper motor failure it did not apply to the consumers vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8005772, filed 2002-03“Consumer contacted manufacturer regarding recall 98v 150 001/98 v 150 000 concerning windshield wiper wiring. Manufacturer stated that vehicle was included in recall. However, dealership insisted that vehicle was not included in recall.”
NHTSA complaint #8009844, filed 2002-05“While using windshield wipers they would work on and off. Consumer had to hit the box for windshield wipers to start they were working again. But, then they stopped working. There was a recall for this problem. But, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #862460, filed 2000-05Related recalls
- 98V150001Jul 1, 1998Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, 2 and 4-wheel drive. Solder joints near the wiring harness connector can crack…Covers: Chevrolet C10 1994–1996, Suburban 1994–1996, GMC Suburban 1994–1996 +7 more
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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